Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2025 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,294 when living on campus and $32,924 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $42,600 when living on campus and $42,230 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Central Connecticut State University | $13,050 | $16,550 | $1,600 | $15,342 | $15,342 |
| Charter Oak State College | $8,506 | $8,506 | $450 | - | $14,820 |
| University of Connecticut | $21,044 | $43,712 | $990 | $18,710 | $18,710 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $13,442 | $16,942 | $1,600 | $19,086 | $18,034 |
| Western Connecticut State University | $13,401 | $16,901 | $1,200 | $17,097 | $17,514 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $18,140 | $40,808 | $990 | - | $18,710 |
| Average | $14,597 | $23,903 | $1,138 | $17,559 | $17,188 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $14,597 for in-state students and $23,903 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -10.14% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Connecticut requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $39,678 and Charter Oak State College has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,896 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central Connecticut State University | $12,460 | $25,736 | $13,050 | $16,550 |
| Charter Oak State College | $8,506 | $8,506 | $8,506 | $8,506 |
| University of Connecticut | $20,366 | $43,034 | $21,044 | $43,712 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $12,828 | $26,104 | $13,442 | $16,942 |
| Western Connecticut State University | $12,763 | $16,095 | $13,401 | $16,901 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | $17,462 | $40,130 | $18,140 | $40,808 |
| Average | $14,064 | $26,601 | $14,597 | $23,903 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $15,551 for state residents and $23,036 for out-of-state students. The 2024-2025 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are decreased by -7.59% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, University of Connecticut requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $41,424 and Charter Oak State College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,522.
| Name | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Central Connecticut State University | $13,890 | $26,970 | $14,562 | $18,920 |
| Charter Oak State College | $10,352 | $10,352 | $10,352 | $10,352 |
| University of Connecticut | $22,194 | $44,106 | $22,872 | $44,784 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $14,541 | $24,744 | $14,930 | $21,727 |
| Western Connecticut State University | $14,319 | $18,469 | $15,039 | $19,397 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $15,059 | $24,928 | $15,551 | $23,036 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2024-2025, the average living costs of selected colleges is $17,559 when a student lives on campus and $17,188 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Central Connecticut State University | $13,086 | $2,256 | $13,086 | $2,256 | $2,976 |
| Charter Oak State College | - | - | $7,400 | $7,420 | $7,420 |
| University of Connecticut | $14,380 | $4,330 | $14,380 | $4,330 | $3,988 |
| Southern Connecticut State University | $14,938 | $4,148 | $9,738 | $8,296 | $8,296 |
| Western Connecticut State University | $15,659 | $1,438 | $9,282 | $8,232 | $2,807 |
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | - | - | $14,380 | $4,330 | $3,988 |
| Average | $14,516 | $3,043 | $11,378 | $5,811 | $4,913 |
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